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Travel by train across the continent was always on our "bucket list" and when the invitation came for a long overdue family visit to Ottawa, my wife and I thought it was a great opportunity to fly there and take the train back. Why not see if "getting there is half the fun?" Read more...
What would go through your mind if you saw a group of 26 older cyclists wearing neon green shirts struggling up hills and braving weekend traffic on Island roads and highways? Would you think this must be a group of extreme athletes or a bunch of foolhardy seniors? Read more...
Participating in a 5k run at my age is humbling. I recently completed my first one since turning 70 and my time has nearly doubled since my 40s! Read more...
We are a group of women of a certain age exercising or exorcising in our community pool, which we commandeer each morning Monday to Saturday from 9-10 a.m. This routine is more than water aerobics; it is supportive and healing. Read more...
The Victoria Garden City Wanderers, a Volkssport Club, walk in all weather following planned safe, scenic and usually circular trails. Volkssporting, translated from German meaning people's sport, began 30 years ago in Europe where a need was recognized for healthy, organized, non-competitive activities suitable for all ages. Read more...
Laughter Yoga - lots of fun and no pretzel poses. Read more...
Do senior citizens do "it?" According to Dr. Nathalie Gamache, a gynecologist at the Shirley Greenberg Women's Health Centre of the Ottawa Hospital, "Age should never be a limiting factor in sexuality and intimacy." Or, as nurse Carmen Rodrigue put it, "We are all sexual beings." Read more...
The White Rock Lawn Bowling Club celebrates 75 years. Read more...
On a clear day, you can see Mount Baker from the city of Seattle, the San Juan Islands and our sundeck in White Rock. Like an omnipresent sentinel, its 3,285 metre-high snowy summit contrasts with every bluebird sky. Although not the highest Cascade peak in the range, it's definitely the iciest. Read more...
If you haven't been Hell's Gate, it is well worth the two-and-a-half-hour drive from Vancouver. Pack up the picnic basket, grandchildren and, yes, even the dog for a good day's outing full of fun for the kids and breathtaking scenery for the young at heart. Read more...
On July 1, while millions of Canadians celebrated Canada Day with picnics and backyard barbecues, Irene Butler and her husband Rick ventured out into the world on a journey that would have them visit 12 countries in 12 months. Read more...
After an exciting finale, Henry Benjamin was crowned Senior Idol 2010 at the Cascades Casino in Langley on June 3rd. Judges and audience members were captivated by his versions of "Who can I turn to?" and "Portrait of my love." Read more...
Cathy Harris had often thought about circumnavigating Vancouver Island by boat. Last summer, over a glass of wine with fellow sailors Alison Kershaw and Margaret Thomson, she casually announced, "I'm thinking of sailing around Vancouver Island. Do either of you fancy joining me?" Read more...
It's been a few years since I've straddled a saddle. And though my plump rump will likely survive the trot, I'm not so sure about the rest of my boomer-aged body. Do I still have enough core power to ride the range? Read more...
A man of many talents, Theo Dombrowski, a retired teacher, has firmly established his skills as a photographer, artist and now writer on Vancouver Island. Read more...
Greg Joly, wind harp artisan, had a secret that began when he was a small child of eight and discovered a box-like toy with strings. "I didn't know what it was exactly, but I liked the sound it made," he recalls. Read more...
At its base, climbing Stawamus Chief may seem like a daunting task, but reaching the summit is worth the effort. Read more...
Gary Grieco sets sail on a one-man journey, drawn by the open air and the lure of adventure. Read more...
Boomers and seniors take travelling and adventure to a whole new level. Read more...
Hawaii's oldest populated island proves ideal for intriguing encounters, invigorating walks and big adventures. Our week-long explorations begin in south Kauai. Read more...
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